Russ Smith Wins Big East Scholar-Athlete Sports Excellence Award

The Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Awards are given to one student-athlete in each of the 24 BIG EAST-sponsored sports based on academic credentials, athletic accolades or performances and volunteer service to the community. Student-athletes who have attained junior academic standing and a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 are eligible. The winners are chosen by the BIG EAST Faculty Athletics Representative Council.